Guidance Department

My name is Cheryl Christopher and I am the school social worker for West Cape May Elementary. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri and have enjoyed working with elementary school students for over 10 years.

As a school social worker, my role is to provide students with social and emotional support to promote their academic success. I provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, classroom lessons, advocacy, skills-training, and community and school resource referrals. There are a wide variety of reasons why a student may be referred to a school social worker.

Mental Health Concerns (depression, anxiety, anger, etc.)

Poor Attendance (including school anxiety)

Academic Failure or Underachievement

Behavior Problems/Self-Regulation

Bullying (victim or perpetrator)

Self-Esteem Issues

Friendship/Social Problems

Grief/Loss or Serious Illness in the Family

Family Change (divorce, separation, moving, etc.)

Need Access to Community Services

Counseling services are available on

Mon,Wed, Fri 7:45-2:45.. You can contact me for questions or concerns at 884-4614 or cchristopher@wcm.capemayschools.com.

Last Modified on February 11, 2019

West Cape May Elementary School

301 Moore St

West cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-884-4614

Fax: 609-884-0932

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The West Cape May Elementary School District is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution. West Cape May Elementary School District retains “All Rights Reserved” for all software, material, information, communications, text, graphics, electronic art, animations, audio, video, photos, curriculum and other data developed by West Cape May Elementary School District that appears on this website.West Cape May Elementary School District retains “All Rights Reserved” for all software, material, information, communications, text, graphics, electronic art, animations, audio, video, photos, curriculum and other data developed by West Cape May Elementary School District that appears on this website.